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Kathy Howard opens our March Author Author show with words of comfort for those facing troubled times…through the devotions she penned in God is My Refuge (Leafwood, ISBN# 9780891123309). Jocelyn Green, co-author of The5 Love Languages: Military Edition (Northfield, ISBN# 978-0-8024-0769-6) shares how the unique features of this book speak to military couples. Cara Putman introduces us to her brand new WWII novel, Shadowed by Grace (B&H, ISBN# 978-1-4336-8178-3), and Patricia Bradley shares the first book in her new suspense series, Shadows of the Past (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-2260-9). Just for kids, Lori Walburg offers an inspirational story of a favorite tradition in The Legend of the Easter Egg (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-73545-8). And we wrap up with Gina Turner’s guide through the letters of the New Testament in Praying Through the Letters(WestBow, ISBN# 978-1-4497-9082-0).

Many Christians fall victim to one of two main problems when it comes to work: either they are idle in their work, or they have made an idol of it. Both of these mind-sets are deadly misunderstandings of how God intends for us to think about our employment. Sebastian Traeger spends the hour with Lynne unpacking the powerful ways in which the gospel can transform how we do what we do, releasing us from pressures and help us find freedom in a work ethic rooted in serving Christ and displaying The Gospel at Work(Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-51397-1).

Remember back when you were a kid? What did you want to be when you grew up? And how does it compare now to what you’re actually doing? If you could go back and give advice to yourself as a kid or teenager, what would you say? We’ll chat with you about that on a very special edition of BLT...where Miss Lynne will not be joining us and instead…we’ll have a guest host you may have heard of before: Mr. Jim Barron. {Yes, that Jim Barron.}

If you’re planning a trip through Ohio in the coming months, don’t miss our first guest on the March Spots and Spotlights show! Pat Krider introduces us to the First Ladies National Historic site in Canton. Mom blogger and thrifting maven Mandy Ballard brings her best thrifting tips for everyone to use. Photographer Mark Hirsch took pictures of the same tree every day for a year and published That Tree (PSG, ISBN# 978-0-615-80442-2). He joins us to explain this unique pictorial journey. Talia Goldfarb created Myself Belts after watching her own kids struggle to use traditional belts, and Erin Balogh created the bathroom solution for corralling your hot iron: the Hot Iron Holster! Join us for fun stories, giveaways and more!

Which salt is…worth its salt? Kosher, table or sea salt? Dr. Ann Kulze lets you know during her March visit to Mid-Morning. And what about tea? Is it the new coffee? Learn about its health benefits and when to drink it for maximum benefits. And while everyone knows it’s better to be active than to sit around…learn just how much an inactive lifestyle can impact your later years! All these things…plus a chance for you to ask your nutrition questions in the second half of the hour!

Sheila Walsh was to have been our guest to talk about her new book, The Storm Inside, but she is ill and was unable to join us. We'll work to reschedule that interview and ask you to keep her in your prayers! Our show became an open phones line with all of you!

Inferior. Second-best. Marginalized. Christian women often view themselves negatively and feel that no matter how hard they try, they are never good enough. Suzanne Burden and Jamie Wright, co-authors of Reclaiming Eve (Beacon Hill Press, ISBN# 978-0-8341-3226-9) set the record straight during their visit to Mid-Morning. Tucked into the pages of Scripture is a blueprint for women that sets them free to serve Christ alongside their brothers, as full partners in building God’s Kingdom, and Suzanne and Jamie will explain how.

Tuesday, March 4 was National Pancake Day, and here on BLT, we believe it’s never too late to celebrate! So while we immerse ourselves in pancake goodness, we figure we might as well keep talking food! What is your favorite no fail family recipe? Give us a call or send an email or Facebook message letting us know about your go-to meal and why your family loves it so much!

Kids make decisions their parents don’t agree with. Preventing it is impossible, so responding to it in a productive and positive way is crucial. Brenda Garrison lived this when her daughter moved out, used her college money to rent an apartment and lived with her boyfriend for a while. Brenda shares how she reacted and how God used the experience to teach her how both she and her daughter were fallen beings in need of grace. Listen in as Brenda explains how to stop trying to be a perfect parent and to instead, Love No Matter What (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 978-0849947414).

During Kerri Zurbuch’s March visit to Mid-Morning, she and Lynne talk about their favorite fitness finds, including the Gaiam BalanceBall chair – which allows you to actually improve your fitness while sitting at your desk! And did you know you can actually make your own good news? Kerri tells you how! Lynne and Kerri share some of their favorite healthy recipes with you, and they’ll talk about how women can safely and effectively continue to exercise while they’re pregnant! All this and your questions too – join us for a full and informative fitness hour!

Maybe you’ve asked the question…Why do bad things happen to good people? What if you asked this instead…How can I live with God when it hurts…and continues to hurt? Because sometimes, life just hurts. And it hurts for a while. Glenn Pemberton spends the hour with Lynne explaining what he learned in his own daily struggle with chronic pain. His studies have taught him much about Hurting with God (ACU, ISBN# 978-0891124009). Glenn also explains how to return to life…a life that can never be the same After Lament (ACU, ISBN# 978-0891124870).

Did you have a hobby that you loved doing in years gone by? From collections to activities to crafts...what did you love to do? Why did you stop...and would you take it up again if you had the opportunity?

Do you long for a wildfire faith despite the firestorms of life? Whether your faith is cool and the light has dimmed or it’s a raging fire drawing others to its light, Carol Kent wants to invite you to search the Bible and your own life to reveal the true power of the fire God has placed in you. She spends the first half of the hour teaching us how to grow a wildfire faith that is Unquenchable (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-33099-8). And Renee Swope returns to Mid-Morning with A Confident Heart Devotional (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-2243-2) and desire to see you become confident, strong and free. And guess what? It’s closer than you think!

When Laura Petherbridge realized her marriage was ending, she asked the gut-wrenching question, "What do I do now?" Laura and our own PeggySue Wells spend the hour with Lynne discussing that heartbreaking question too many women have to ask. From figuring out a new identity that doesn't include a husband to learning to budget on one income to going back to work after years at home to wondering when (and if) happiness can ever return, Laura and PeggySue offer answers from their own experiences and take your questions on the confusing world of life When "I Do" Becomes "I Don't." (Cook, ISBN# 978-1-4347-6876-6).

We open our February Author Author show with Shawn Hoffman’s Samson (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 978-0-8499-6468-8), based on true stories of the lives of Jewish men in WW2…forced to box for Nazi entertainment. Anna Schmidt’s novel Simple Faith (Barbour, ISBN# 978-1-62029-141-2) is set in the same time frame and showcases the bravery of Anja Steinberg. If you have kids, don’t miss Robin Schmitt’s Adventure Bible series (Zondervan), featuring a Bible handbook, devotional book and storybook for kids! And Denette Fretz talks about her Pirates on the Farm (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-72348-6), a full color kids’ book in The Next Door Series. And while your kids read their books, Fern Nichols offers wisdom for you on how to be Moms in Prayer (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-33818-5). If you love books in the realm of Jane Austen and Jane Eyre, you’ll want to hear Lynne’s interview with Sarah Ladd, author of The Heiress of Winterwood (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 978-1401688356).

The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland plays a big role in your body's day-to-day functioning, including how quickly your heart beats to how effectively you burn calories. So when it's off, so are you! Dr. Angela LaSalle explains common thyroid issues and how to effectively treat them. Board certified in Family Medicine with a fellowship in Integrative Medicine, Dr. LaSalle also separates bio-identical hormones' facts from fiction, explores the power of music to heal, and explains a new field you'll be hearing a lot about: nutrigenomics.

“Many people have eaten in this kitchen and gone on to lead normal, healthy lives.” No, we’re not talking about our own homes. We’re talking about fun signs to PLACE in the home. Do you have cute little sayings, signs and printables posted around the house? We want to hear your sign messages and why you love them so much! We’ll have tweets, pins, stories, and a whole lotta conversating this week – on BLT!

If you loved the look of stained glass windows in a church…but your sanctuary is windowless, you’ll want to hear Reggie Buehrer’s story! He and his wife craft stained glass windows for churches with no windows! Laura Johnson, creator of Coton Colors began her business in her garage…and now has a thriving company that celebrates the everyday!! Chris Mano, producer of the award winning “Seasons of Gray” film shares about the making of this modern day Joseph story. If you’re a bride planning a wedding this year –and hoping to save a little money while doing it – don’t miss Connie Seitz’s exciting DIY parties at the Four Seasons Flower Outlet! And we wrap up our February Spots and Spotlights show with Staci Alonso, founder of Noah’s Animal House – providing a way for women escaping domestic violence to bring their pets with them!

The Bible is far more than “The Good Book.” It is the inspired, inerrant, holy Word of God, revealed by God to its scribes. And it is the way the Creator of the Universe teaches us even today. From the history of the Old Testament to the gospel and theology of the New Testament, the Bible is our lifeline to the God we serve. If you’re curious how to study and use the Bible…or ways you might have taken the Bible out of context to control your life, the lives of others, or even God, don’t miss Lynne’s conversation with Mitch Kruse. And if you have a question for Mitch, you can ask during the second half of the show!

Those with mental illnesses are too often reduced to caricatures and ghosts - or treated as though they simply don't exist. But they do exist. One in every four people suffers from some kind of mental illness - from depression to schizophrenia and beyond. Many of these people, and the family and friends who love them, are sitting in churches week after week, suffering in stigmatized silence. Amy Simpson, author of Troubled Minds (IVP, ISBN# 978-0-8308-4304-6) and Kathy Bayes from the Fort Wayne NAMI chapter join Lynne to speak the truth about mental illness and offer hope and love to those facing it!

Have you found yourself pulled in every direction, striving to balance the needs of others with the need to nurture yourself? This pull is often exhausting and, sometimes, can lead to resentment or burn-out. So how do you manage your work and family and faith and ministry lives if you aren’t able to take care of yourself AND also take care of others? Lucille Zimmerman visits Mid-Morning to teach you how to put yourself on the list. Listen to her practical advice on setting limits, learning who you are and how to become Renewed (Abingdon, ISBN# 978-1426748608).

As a wife, you have been given the privilege of serving as a mighty prayer warrior for your husband. Yet sometimes, even when poised with the best of intentions, you may find the task overwhelming. You wonder: What should I pray? How should I pray? What prayers does he need right now?Sharon Jaynes comes to the rescue with a specific plan for Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe (Multnomah, ISBN# 978-1601424716)- literally! Her suggestions are powerful, practical, and life-changing; don't miss her conversation with Lynne, and give your husband the best Valentine's Day gift ever this year - a prayer warrior of a wife.

If your husband or ex-husband doesn't share your faith, you probably pray and stress over how to raise faith-filled children. Your spiritually mismatched home may feel like the wilderness where the children of Israel wandered on their way to the Promised Land. Our friends Lynn Donovan and Dineen Miller, founder of Spiritually Unequal Marriage spend the hour with us to offer 10 principles you can pass on to your kids and share true stories from other spiritually mismatched moms. Join us to hear the good news...you are Not Alone (Regal, ISBN# 978-0830767137).

Did you know there are seven foods that should never cross your lips? Or that there is a secret weapon in the weight loss war? It’s true, and Dr. Ann Kulze will tell you all about these things in her February visit to Mid-Morning. From eating habits to sugar substitutes and more, it’s a full hour you won’t want to miss! We’ll take your calls, emails and Facebook questions in the second half of the hour!